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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 1, First Gods & the Mysterious Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) One.
(d) Six.

2. The horses of Indra in "The Sacrifice of the Horse" are _____.
(a) Two dapple grays.
(b) Two roan mares.
(c) Two grey donkeys.
(d) Two bay stallions.

3. Who is the beloved grey priest?
(a) The rain.
(b) The Soma plant.
(c) The night sky.
(d) The oblation fire.

4. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.
(a) Hama.
(b) Karma.
(c) Manas.
(d) Coeur.

5. Who is "Destruction" in the "Burial Hymn"?
(a) Karma.
(b) Indra's sister.
(c) The female personification of disorder.
(d) The male personification of evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Vasus are a group of gods associated with _____.

2. Which word in the Rig Veda means 'to sprinkle'?

3. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

4. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

5. In the hymn, "In Praise of Generosity", fortune is described as _____.

(see the answer key)

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